Pesticide Residues in Food and Drinking Water

This book explores human exposure and consumer risk assessment in response to issues surrounding pesticide residues in food and drinking water. All the three main areas of consumer risk assessment including human toxicology, pesticide residue chemistry and dietary consumption are brought together and discussed. Includes the broader picture - the environmental fate of pesticidesTakes an international approach with contributors from the European Union, USA and AustraliaHighlights the increasing concerns over food safety and the risks to humans